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How to Care for a Cedar Wood Fence

Cedar wood works well for outdoor structures, such as fences, because of its attractive reddish tone, and its resistance to warping, insect infestation and rot. Over time, dirt and weather will turn the timber gray. Cedar can be stained to…..

Foundation Repair August 14, 2018

House Foundation Types

Every house must be built on a strong foundation. The foundation is perhaps the most important part of any structure. It’s the solid ground that every building stands on. There are three main types of foundation repair Little Rock that…..

Home August 4, 2018

Houzz Tour: Tudor Grove

For the previous 3 years, the Tudor Grove farm at Charlottesville, Virginia, was possessed and changed from architectural salvage enthusiast Camille Price. Elements of this large brick farm home date back into the early years of the 19th century, and…..

Home July 6, 2018

Help! I am My Child, a Minimalist

From the moment you step through my front door, you understand that kids outnumber the adults in my property. For the previous four years, toys and playthings have overrun almost every area of the house. There are water toys in…..

Architecture July 4, 2018

Modern or Contemporary: What Is the Difference?

What is the distinction between modern and contemporary architecture? Why the distinction? In their most literal,”contemporary” is the design being produced today, the structure of this moment. “Modern” architecture contrasts with the past — specifically the conventional styles of prior…..

Events June 6, 2018

6 Top Design Events: Sept. 2-23, 2011

Mark your calendars! Take an architectural tour of some of the Bay Area’s cutting houses, check out”What’s New (and) What’s Next” at the New York Design Center, or go across the pond to the London Design Festival and revel in…..

Organizing June 4, 2018

11 Home Must-Haves for the Fashionista

Fashion vixens know that dressing nicely mostly has to do with having the right wardrobe. A piece of the mystery is getting the right decor. Consider it: Can you ever go out of the house without a glance in a…..

Remodeling May 31, 2018

Sliding Doors: Transition in High Style

Think sliding doors should lead only outside? Think sliding doors should only be made of GLASS? Think again: Sliding doors aren’t only coming in clever shapes, colours and styles, but they are also proving themselves a savvy design icon interior…..

House Cleaning May 25, 2018

8 Tips for Maintaining Your Washing Machine

The washing machine helps you a lot so you better take good care of it. This is especially if you want to prevent it from breaking down all the time and having to deal with huge costly repairs. Here are…..

Home May 20, 2018

Houzz Tour: A Take on Midcentury Modern

When designing for a couple, there is usually quite a bit of compromise involved. But as designer Heather Garrett proves it does not need to mean that a compromise on style. This Durham, NC home was purchased by a customer…..